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The Intake and Assessment Nurse provides telephonic and in person risk assessment and crisis intervention, initial contact with referral sources and potential patients, coordinates the referral and intake process, determines appropriate level of care, facilitates the admission process and maintains communication with referral sources, families, patients and unit staff.Â The Intake and Assessment Nurse also assists the Physician by providing face to face clinical assessments, including the history of presenting illness, family dynamics and supporting psychosocial information. May be assigned Team Lead role at the discretion of the Intake and Assessment Director.

Assessment

Document patient information and nursing care in the provision of nursing services.

Report any signs or symptoms of infection in patients to the Infection Control Nurse.